Athletics Coach — DES School Opening — DES School, Pune

DES School
Pune, Maharashtrapart-time₹2.4L – ₹6.0L / yrState Board2–6 yrs expPosted Yesterday

Key facts

Role
Athletics Coach — DES School
School
DES School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹2.4L – ₹6.0L per year
Experience
2–6 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1884

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the Athletics Coach — DES School at DES School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

DES School, a State Board school in Pune, is hiring a Athletics Coach.

Key responsibilities:

  • Plan training sessions and conditioning programmes
  • Coach students for inter-school tournaments
  • Maintain equipment and safety standards
  • Identify and develop young talent

Requirements:

  • 2-6 years of relevant experience
  • Certification in the sport from a recognised body; coaching experience preferred

About the school: DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.

What you'll handle as a Athletics Coach — DES School

Run sport-specific drills, prepare squads for tournaments, manage equipment and ensure safe-play protocols.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Pune

Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Is English fluency required?

Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

About DES School

DES School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1884, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.

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Perks

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